HFBR-0500Z Series
Versatile Link
The Versatile Fiber Optic Connection
Data Sheet
Description Features
RoHS-compliant
The Versatile Link series is a complete family of fiber
optic link components for applications requiring a low
Low cost fiber optic components
cost solution. The HFBR-0500Z series includes trans-
Enhanced digital links: dc-5 MBd
mitters, receivers, connec tors and cable specified for
Extended distance links up to 120 m at 40 kBd
easy design. This series of componen ts is ideal for
solving problems with voltage isolation/insula tion,
Low current link: 6 mA peak supply current
EMI/RFI immunity or data security. The optical link
Horizontal and vertical mounting
design is simplified by the logic compat ible receivers
Interlocking feature
and complete specifi-cations for each component. The
key optical and electrical parameters of links configured
High noise immunity
with the HFBR-0500Z family are fully guaranteed from
Easy connectoring: simplex, duplex, and latching
0 to 70C.
connectors
A wide variety of package config ur ations and c onnectors
Flame retardant
provide the designer with numerous mechanical solutions
Transmitters incorporate a 660 nm red LED for easy
to meet application requirements. The transmitter and
visibility
receiver componen ts have been designed for use in high
volume/low cost assembly processes such as auto inser- Compatible with standard TTL circuitry
tion and wave soldering.
Applications
Transmitters incorporate a 660 nm LED. Receivers
Reduction of lightning/volt age transient susceptibility
include a monolithic dc coupled, digital IC receiver
with open collector Schottky output transistor. An
Motor controller triggering
internal pullup resistor is available f or use in the
Data communications and local area networks
HFBR-25X1Z/2Z/4Z receivers. A shield has been in-
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for regulated
tegrated into the receiver IC to provide additional,
systems: FCC, VDE, CSA, etc.
localized noise immunity.
Tempest-secure data processing equipment
Internal optics have been optim ized for use with 1 mm di-
Isolation in test and measurement instruments
ameter plastic optical fiber. Versatile Link specifications in -
corporate all connector interface losses. Therefore, optical
Error free signalling for industrial and manufacturing
calculations for common link applications are simplified.
equipment
Automotive communica tions and control networks
Noise immune communica tion in audio and video
equipmentHFBR-0500Z Series Part Number Guide
HFBR X5XXZ
1 = Transmitter
2 = Receiver Z = RoHS-compliant
5 = 600 nm Transmitter and
Receiver Products 1 = 5 MBd High Performance Link
2 = 1 MBd High Performance Link
3 = 40 kBd Low Current/Extended Distance Link
2 = Horizontal Package 4 = 1 MBd Standard Link
3 = Vertical Package 6 = 155 MBd Receiver
7 = 155 MBd Transmitter
8 = 10 MBd High Performance Link
Link Selection Guide
(Links specified from 0 to 70C, for plastic optical fiber unless specified.)
Signal Rate Distance (m) 25C Distance (m) Transmitter Receiver
40 kBd 120 110 HFBR-1523Z HFBR-2523Z
1 MBd 20 10 HFBR-1524Z HFBR-2524Z
1 MBd 55 45 HFBR-1522Z HFBR-2522Z
5 Mbd 30 20 HFBR-1521Z HFBR-2521Z
Evaluation Kit Package Orientation
HFBR-0500Z 1 MBd Versatile Link:
Performance and pinouts for the vertical and hori-
This kit contains: HFBR-1524Z Tx, HFBR-2524Z Rx, zontal packages are identical. To provide additional
polishing kit, 3 styles of plastic connectors, Bulkhead attachment support for the vertical Versatile Link
feedthrough, 5 meters of 1 mm diameter plastic cable, housing, the designer has the option of using a self-
lapping film and grit paper, and HFBR-0500Z data sheet. tapping screw through a printed circuit board into a
mounting hole at the bottom of the package. For most
Application Literature
applications this is not necessary.
Application Note 1035 (Versatile Link)
Package Housing Color
Versatile Link components and simplex connectors are
Package and Handling Information
color coded to eliminate confusion when making connec-
The compact Versatile Link package is made of a flame
tions. Receivers are blue and transmitt ers are gray, except
retardant VALOX UL 94 V-0 material (UL file # E121562)
for the HFBR-15X3Z transmitter, which is black.
and uses the same pad layout as a standard, eight pin
dual-in-line package. Vertical and horizontal mountable
parts are available. These low profile Versa tile Link pack-
ages are stackable and are enclosed to provide a dust
resistant seal. Snap action simplex, simplex latching,
duplex, and duplex latching connectors are offered with
simplex or duplex cables.
VALOX is a registered trademark of the General Electric Corporation.
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